# Kelly Hastings

Kelly Eugene Hastings (born June 16, 1961) is a Republican member of the North Carolina House of Representatives. He has represented the 110th district (including constituents in Gaston and Cleveland counties) since 2011.

## Career

Hastings served in the U.S. Marine Corps and Reserve. In 1997, Hastings became a realtor. In 2010, Hastings' political career began as a Republican member of the North Carolina General Assembly for the 110th district. In 2010, Hastings was elected to his first term as a member of the North Carolina House of Representatives, representing District 110. Hastings has been re-elected to the seat a total of 6 times, most recently 2022.

## Personal life

In 1986, Hastings earned a BS in Communication, Marketing, Management from Appalachian State University. Hastings earned a graduate teaching certificate from University of North Carolina at Charlotte. Hastings' wife is Anika, a dentist. They have one child. Hastings resides in Cherryville, North Carolina.

## Electoral history
### 2024

Hastings faced Democrat Justin "JW" Matthews in the 2024 election. This marked the first time he was opposed in the general election since 2018. Hastings again won re-election. Matthews claimed to be the youngest Democratic NC House Candidate for 2024. Matthews was 24.
North Carolina House of Representatives 110th district general election, 2024 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Republican | Kelly Hastings (incumbent) | 28,418 | 67.57% |
| | Democratic | Justin “JW” Matthews | 14,268 | 33.43% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 42,686 | 100% |
| | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold |

### 2022

In 2022, Hastings won re-election with 20,551 votes. He ran unopposed in the primary and the general.

### 2020

North Carolina House of Representatives 110th district general election, 2020 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Republican | Kelly Hastings (incumbent) | 29,399 | 100% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 29,399 | 100% |
| | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold |

### 2018

North Carolina House of Representatives 110th district Republican primary election, 2018 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Republican | Kelly Hastings (incumbent) | 2,038 | 61.70% |
| | Republican | Charlene High | 1,265 | 38.30% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 3,303 | 100% |
North Carolina House of Representatives 110th district general election, 2018 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Republican | Kelly Hastings (incumbent) | 16,708 | 67.84% |
| | Democratic | Christy McCleary | 7,919 | 32.16% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 24,627 | 100% |
| | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold |

### 2016

North Carolina House of Representatives 110th district general election, 2016 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Republican | Kelly Hastings (incumbent) | 24,931 | 100% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 24,931 | 100% |
| | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold |

### 2014

North Carolina House of Representatives 110th district general election, 2014 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Republican | Kelly Hastings (incumbent) | 14,394 | 100% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 14,394 | 100% |
| | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold |

### 2012

North Carolina House of Representatives 110th district Republican primary election, 2012 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Republican | Kelly Hastings (incumbent) | 4,948 | 63.99% |
| | Republican | Pearl Burris-Floyd | 2,784 | 36.01% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 7,732 | 100% |
North Carolina House of Representatives 110th district general election, 2012 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Republican | Kelly Hastings (incumbent) | 20,236 | 63.80% |
| | Democratic | Jamar McKoy | 10,465 | 33.00% |
| | Libertarian | Lewis B. Guignard, Jr. | 1,015 | 3.20% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 31,716 | 100% |
| | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold |

### 2010

North Carolina House of Representatives 110th district Republican primary election, 2010 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Republican | Kelly Hastings | 1,368 | 52.68% |
| | Republican | Pearl Burris-Floyd (incumbent) | 1,229 | 47.32% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 2,597 | 100% |
North Carolina House of Representatives 110th district general election, 2010 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Republican | Kelly Hastings | 12,433 | 69.82% |
| | Democratic | John Eaker | 5,373 | 30.18% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 17,806 | 100% |
| | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold |

## Committee assignments
### 2021-2022 session

* Appropriations (Vice Chair)
* Appropriations - Capital (Chair)
* UNC BOG Nominations (Chair)
* Education - Universities (Vice Chair)
* Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House (Vice Chair)
* Energy and Public Utilities
* Federal Relations and American Indian Affairs
* Redistricting

### 2019-2020 session

* Appropriations (Vice Chair)
* Appropriations - Capital (Chair)
* Education - Universities (Chair)
* Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House
* Energy and Public Utilities
* Redistricting

### 2017-2018 session

* Finance (Chair)
* Transportation (Chair)
* Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House
* Education - Universities
* Energy and Public Utilities
* Alcoholic Beverage Control
* Judiciary III

### 2015-2016 session

* Finance (Chair)
* UNC BOG Nominations (Vice Chair)
* Alcoholic Beverage Control (Vice Chair)
* Education - Universities
* Public Utilities
* Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House
* Judiciary III
* Health
* Insurance

### 2013-2014 session

* Appropriations
* Homeland Security, Military, and Veterans Affairs (Chair)
* Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House
* Transportation
* Insurance
* Environment

### 2011-2012 session

* Appropriations
* Banking (Vice Chair)
* Public Utilities
* Environment
* Commerce and Job Development